At home testing: optimizing management for the infertility physician
At home testing: optimizing management for the infertility physician
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DOI：
10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.01.001
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发表时间：
2011-05-01
影响因子：
6.7
通讯作者：
Wallach, Edward
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作者：
Brezina, Paul R.;Haberl, Elisabeth;Wallach, Edward
目的：回顾和描述不孕症患者可获得的各种非处方测试产品，这是一个每年十亿美元的行业，并将继续增长。设计：方法学涉及详细的Medline文献检索，使用在线搜索引擎，并与各种制造商进行重点沟通，以确定现有产品的有用性和有效性。虽然一些家庭测试已经受到科学审查，但其他人没有。在家检测为医生提供了一个让患者积极参与护理的机会。如果使用得当，这些测试还可以节省成本。然而，医生和消费者必须了解这些测试的局限性。所使用的许多技术都是创新性的，经过适当的评估和实施，可以作为医疗实践的宝贵参考。（Fertil Steril（R）2011; 95：1867-78.（C）2011年由美国生殖医学协会。
Objective: To review and describe various over-the-counter testing products available to the infertility patient, a billion-dollar a year industry that continues to grow.Design: Methodology involved a detailed Medline search of literature, use of online search engines, and focused communications with various manufacturers to determine the usefulness and validity of existing products.Conclusion(s): Although some home tests have been subjected to scientific scrutiny, others have not. At-home testing represents an opportunity for physicians to involve patients actively in their care. When properly used, these tests also may result in cost savings. However, physicians and consumers must understand the limitations of these tests. Many of the technologies used are innovative and, with proper evaluation and implementation, could serve as valuable adjuncts to medical practice. (Fertil Steril (R) 2011; 95: 1867-78. (C)2011 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)